Finally got the new ride on Oct 31st... yeppers, she's a Halloween baby.

Just wanted to post some pics and some info about the 2006 xB model.

First off, they had to cancel my Leather Steering Wheel - seems that the new electrical harness (for the iPod Stereo) also has a new upgraded AirBag that doesn't work with the current Leather Steering Wheel that is available. Also, the xB is the only one of the three car lines (xA, xB, tC) that does NOT have the radio and iPod control buttons available on it's steering wheel.

Other than that, so far it seems identical to my wife's 2005 xB.

Onto the pics:

10/31/05 - Picking her up - all nice and stock:

http://tinypic.com/fu3l35.jpg

11/1/05 - Tinted Front Windows, Removed Rear Logos, put on the 1st Decals:

http://tinypic.com/fu3l86.jpg

http://tinypic.com/fu3l9t.jpg

11/5/05 - New Head Lights and Tail Lights:

http://tinypic.com/fu3le0.jpg
JDM Black - Dual Halo w/ Blue Xenon Bulbs

http://tinypic.com/fu3lfa.jpg
Smoked OEM

11/16/05 - How she looks right now:

http://tinypic.com/fu3lhw.jpg

http://tinypic.com/fu3msi.jpg

http://tinypic.com/fu3mt1.jpg

http://tinypic.com/fu3mtl.jpg

http://tinypic.com/fu3mtx.jpg

http://tinypic.com/fu3mup.jpg

Hope you like the pictures...

All the best -

Chris
Xpress34 / C_Cubed

I like it.. but I really hate the bra :nails: . Are you gonna buy new rims?

schwetty -

To each his own... I'm looking at the fact that I have a brand new car in Colorado that I just picked up in time for snow season (i.e. Sanding Trucks, rocks, etc.) and I'm not looking to have my front end all chipped up before the summer. Plus, growing up as a muscle car builder and enthusiast in the late 70's - early 80's (before the 'investors' priced them out of range) I am somewhat partial to old school styles (i.e. Bras, Moons Dual Exhausts, Hood Scoops).

As far as Rims - maybe eventually - by why waste rubber that doesn't even has 1,000 miles on it to drop $1,000+ for rims and tires?

Like I said, I'm partial to the full racing moons and it definately sets my car apart from the pack. I'll probably run bigger rubber on the factory rims once before I seriously even consider buying new rims.

All the best -

Chris

Looking good, personaly I like the moon shoes!

Unless you get a clear bra they do more damage than good. They hold moisture and dirt on your paint an they always move around a little making tiny scratches in the paint. After a while water gets into the small sctatches and when it freezes makes hairline cracks in the paint. That is why I sugest getting a clear bra.

Icky -

Actually, that use to be true...

Bras are now made of a 'breathable vinyl' with a wicking finsh behind that doesn't allow moisture to get trapped behind it.

I've washed it with the bra on and checked later and it was dry as could be underneath.

I appreciate the information though - trust me, I did my homework before I purchased it.

Chipz -

Thanks! I like the moon shoes too!

All the best -

Chris

Chris,

Looking good man! Hope to see it person soon! Hopefully by then I'll have my new rims and tires.

I like it.. but I really hate the bra :nails: . Are you gonna buy new rims?

lol i think those are his new rims :lalala:

I like it.. but I really hate the bra :nails: . Are you gonna buy new rims?

lol i think those are his new rims :lalala:

You're a funny girl Droolie :crazy: err... I mean Joolie!!! :P

Hope to see you and the Jeff soon... like I said in Jeff's other post, Cass and I are always up for a run to Black Hawk/Central City whenever you guys are... although I'd love to come down there and drive up to Cripple Creek!!!

c'Ya'!

Looks good! I really like the tail lights.

NICE ride! :bow:

rims are crazy cheap on e-bay. I am about to buy a set for my self to put snow tires. So I guess I ll buy 17".

rims are crazy cheap on e-bay. I am about to buy a set for my self to put snow tires. So I guess I ll buy 17".

Schwetty - be careful... the prices are low, but you have to watch the shipping... it also depends on what types/style of rim you'll settle for... as they say, 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'.

All the best -

Chris

The "B" is looking good Chris. I like the full Moons. I used to have some on my 68 lowrider Bug. Old skool Baby

Daytime Interior:

http://tinypic.com/fuqdl1.jpg

http://tinypic.com/fuqghv.jpg

http://tinypic.com/fuqgiu.jpg

(Done using METALCAST Paint and Base)

Nighttime Interior:

http://tinypic.com/fuqgpy.jpg

http://tinypic.com/fuqgqr.jpg

(Scion underdash kit/cupholder and LED Shift knob)

Engine Compartment:

http://tinypic.com/fuqh09.jpg

http://tinypic.com/fuqh4m.jpg

http://tinypic.com/fuqh5u.jpg

(Again, done using METALCAST paint and base)

Looks good! I really like the tail lights.

Geezy -

Thanks!!! I appreciate it!!!

All the best -

Chris

NICE ride! :bow:

Russ -

Thanks!!! I appreciate the kind comment...

All the best -

Chris

The "B" is looking good Chris. I like the full Moons. I used to have some on my 68 lowrider Bug. Old skool Baby

OLD SKOOL INDEED!!!

Hopefully you'll get to see her tomorrow night at Mountain States for the 'FILL THE BOX Toy Drive meeting... I just work like 2 minutes from there S on Broadway...

- Chris

Hey man, did Elway sign a ball or a jersey for you?! lol j/k Looking good!

Hey man, did Elway sign a ball or a jersey for you?! lol j/k Looking good!

Glen -

I WISH!!! Actually they use to give out Autographed balls at the Elway locations with the purchase of an automobile...

They haven't done that in years...

Thanks for the kind comments though... might have to look you up next time were in SD... the wife and I love it out there - we did our honeymoon there and we were just back there in August for our Anniversary... I've got a real good buddy up in Ocean Side.

All the best -

Chris

Nice!!

lol Chris you know went on a class trip one time and my nick name for the rest of my high school career was DROOLIE cuz I feel asleep with my mouth open and was droolin...

lol Chris you know went on a class trip one time and my nick name for the rest of my high school career was DROOLIE cuz I feel asleep with my mouth open and was droolin...

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :ttth:

hehehehe...

So, are you and Jeff gonna join the 'parade' tomorrow when everyone comes down there to put up Posters and Flyers for the 'Fill the Box' Toy Drive?

All the best -

Chris
christopher@ricochet.com

Nice ride man

I wish I had 2 scions and big empty garage like that to work on em in

Nice ride man

I wish I had 2 scions and big empty garage like that to work on em in

Hax -

If you work 12-14 hours a day and have a wife who also works, you too can have 2 Scions!!!

As far as the garage, it's our dock at work - it has a street level dock door so I go there on weekends when no one is around so I can work on it... It's a little chilly this tme of year to work on ti in the carport at out apartment!!!

This one is my gift to myself for all of the overtime I put in at work... thanks for the kind comment.

All the best -

Chris